What Is CBT? Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a widely researched, time-limited psychotherapeutic approach that has been shown to be effective for a variety of mental and behavioral problems. CBT works by changing people’s attitudes and their behavior byfocusing on a person’s thoughts, images, beliefs and attitudes and how these relate to the way a person behaves, as a way ofdealing with emotional problems. The patient and therapist work together to understand what the problems are and to develop new strategies for tackling them. Patients are then introduced to a set of techniques and principles that they can apply whenever they need to, and that will last them a lifetime. CBT treatments have been successfully applied to managing chronic pain, either delivered alone or as a component of an integrated and interdisciplinary pain management program.

Services OfferedAssessment

Initial Interview and

Treatment Planning

Evaluation of Patient’s Overall Psychological Functioning

Substance Abuse

Assessment

Neural Implant Assessment(to assess appropriateness)

Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)

Relaxation Training and Meditation

Examining Automatic Negative Thoughts

Cognitive Restructuring Positive Affirmations

Operant-Behavioral TherapyIncreasing Pleasant Activities

Choosing Appropriate Levels of Physical Activity

Completing a Pain Journal

Sleep Hygiene

Coping with FlareupsRelapse Prevention

Assessment

Our Pain Management Services offer a unique Assessment Program which can include a whole-person assessment, encompassing all aspects of an individual’s life. In conjunction with medical, psychiatric, and psychological evaluations, this assessment may address the areas of:

recreation and fitness

nutrition

trauma, grief and loss

vocational issues

stress

cognitive concerns

relationship and family

In addition to whole-person assessments, specific assessments which may be done include:

Minnestota Multiphasic

Personality Inventory

Drug Abuse Screening Test

Alcohol (and Illegal Drugs) Decisional Balance Scale

Changes of Change Readiness

and Treatment Eagerness Scale

What I Want From Treatment Scale

Dennis Upper, Ph.D., ABPP Dr. Upper is a licensed psychologist in Massachusetts and a board-certified Diplomate of the American Board of Professional Psychology. A graduate of Yale University, Dr. Upper received his Master’s degree from the University of Cincinnati and his doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Case Western Reserve University. With 35 years of clinical experience, he understands the importance of creating a therapy connection with a foundation of trust and safety for his clients.